Inauguration date of all European Games 2015 facilities heralded

All the buildings and facilities designated to Baku 2015 First European Games will be commissioned by February 1, 2015.

The news was announced by Azerbaijani Minister of Youth and Sports Azad Rahimov.

The timetables for repair and construction in all of Azerbaijan's sports facilities have been determined, he added.

"Until now, there was no delay in our schedule. We check the work schedule on a daily and weekly basis," Rahimov said.

He went on to add that the organization that manages the construction of sports facilities works under the ministry's control, so every aspect of the work is under strict supervision.

"The technical supervisors and representatives of the companies and organizations involved in the construction work constantly monitor the progress. It was instructed that all buildings and facilities needed to be prepared and commissioned by February 1, 2015," Rahimov said.

Europe's first senior multi-sport event will consist of more than 6,000 athletes from the 49 countries affiliated to the European Olympic Committees competing in 19 sports in Baku on June 12-28.